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Juan M.
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Colombia
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 Message 17 of 60
17 December 2008 at 9:33am | IP Logged 
I'm afraid to look.
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Aquedita
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Poland
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 Message 18 of 60
17 December 2008 at 1:00pm | IP Logged 
About Poles (results in English):

Quote:
Poles, as a population, are known to be complainers

In general, Poles are more conservative and formal than Westerners, but they are known for their hospitality.

Poles are known in Europe for their euroenthusiasm.


(results in Polish and translated to English)

Quote:
Poles are dissatisfied with the Parliament, President and the government

Poles are hard working.

Poles are antisemitic.


I'm not sure if all of these are true.

Edited by Aquedita on 17 December 2008 at 1:01pm

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eoinda
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Sweden
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 Message 19 of 60
22 December 2008 at 12:55pm | IP Logged 
Swedes
Swedes known for being slow decision makers
Swedes are known to be hard working, honest and able
Swedes are known to be quiet and cold
Swedes are known to be tolerant, also towards foreigners
Swedes are known to be open about their sexuality
Swedes are known to be very shy when speaking English
Swedes are known to be law abiding and fairly fond of standing in lines
Swedes are known to be overly serious, unable to get the joke
Swedes are known to be a happy lot
Swedes are known to be fond of soft white bread
Swedes are such a bunch of try hards

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pitwo
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Canada
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 Message 20 of 60
22 December 2008 at 1:51pm | IP Logged 
First few results ^^:

Quebecers are known for their festive spirit and taste for celebration.
Quebecers are known for their distinct language, culture, tastes and generally for doing things their own way.
Quebecers are known for their friendliness.
Quebecers are known to be tolerant and open
Quebecers are known to swear a lot (haha)
La belle nation-inside-a-nation de Québec is known for its restaurants, les «casse-croutes».

And to wrap it all:   Quebec is known across the world as the place with the highest ratio of the most attractive women, attested by the numerous strip clubs and erotic gift shops, and as the largest bastion of the strong weed and beer on the American Continent.

(Source: http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Quebec) (rofl)

Edited by pitwo on 22 December 2008 at 1:53pm

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cordelia0507
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United Kingdom
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 Message 21 of 60
22 December 2008 at 5:18pm | IP Logged 
Why would Americans be better husbands than (for instance) Germans or Brits?

If this is true, then I'll certainly bear that in mind next time a lonely expat American hits on me... lol !

(For the record - Google's take on Sweden is rather sweeping. It bears only about 50% true for me..)
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cordelia0507
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 Message 22 of 60
22 December 2008 at 5:18pm | IP Logged 
Secondly: Poles are much nicer than what Google says! Everybody likes the Poles!

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Chung
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 Message 23 of 60
22 December 2008 at 5:22pm | IP Logged 
cordelia0507 wrote:
Secondly: Poles are much nicer than what Google says! Everybody likes the Poles!


I like Poles but I have met some Ukrainians who don't quite share my affection for them.
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cordelia0507
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 Message 24 of 60
22 December 2008 at 6:03pm | IP Logged 
Well, you must never trust what any European country says about their immediate neighbours.. it's all down to history of wars and disputes...
Of course, nowadays we all love eachother and agree about everything in the EU... lol




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